Recession could trigger AI-linked layoffs hitting one in eleven workers
A Goldman Sachs economist estimates that the next recession could trigger a wave of AI-related layoffs, affecting one worker in eleven.
By GennnAi··1 min read
AI was cited as a reason in 121,401 job cuts in the United States in 2026, about 20% of the total, according to Journal du Geek. The figure shows the weight the technology has already taken in workforce reduction announcements. An economic slowdown could therefore amplify an existing phenomenon. It remains to be seen whether a recession occurs and to what extent AI would really be the cause.
Source: Journal du Geek, published on November 10, 2026.